Fall flavors: Check out Starbucks, Dunkin', pumpkin spice, Halloween and autumn menus
Whether you're ready to embrace the crisp autumn air, crunchy leaves and hoodie weather ? or just love the flavor ? we have everything you need to know about pumpkin spice season.
Chains like Starbucks and Dunkin' are gearing up to release their fall menus, and new products are starting to hit shelves.
Check back frequently for updates on release dates and everything apple-y and pumpkin spice goodness!
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Alcoholic Dunkin' Spiked Pumpkin Spice Iced Latte
Dunkin’ Spiked just announced that the newest comer in its ready-to-drink line of Spiked Iced Coffees is Dunkin' Spiked Pumpkin Spice Iced Latte, a seasonal adult offering that is set to be available in early August.
"The Dunkin’ Spiked Pumpkin Spice Iced Latte clocks in at 6% ABV and is crafted with real coffee, pumpkin spice flavor, and a non-dairy creamer that is both vegan and lactose-intolerant friendly,” Dunkin' said in a news release.
“As one of our most highly anticipated seasonal offerings, Pumpkin Spice Latte has become a staple amid everyone’s favorite cozy season. Recognizing this, we knew we had an opportunity to create something special with an adult twist on the beloved beverage,” said Brian Gilbert, vice president of retail business development at Dunkin’.
Dunkin' launched its Spiked Iced Coffees and Spiked Iced Teas in August 2023 in 13 Northeast states and has since expanded to 27 states - Alabama, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Dunkin’ Spiked Pumpkin Spice Iced Latte will be available in a four-pack of 12oz cans.
The beverage will be available at participating grocery and liquor stores. You can use the product finder at dunkinspiked.com to find them at a store near you.
Does Dunkin Donuts have pumpkin spice yet?
Dunkin' hasn't officially released its fall menu yet, but there's a lineup floating around the internet that has our attention piqued.
According to FastFoodClub.com, Dunkin's fall menu will include loaded hash browns; pumpkin donut, munchkins and muffin; an apple cider donut that is available through Oct. 15; banana chocolate chip bread; and maple sugar seasoned bacon.
Its drink lineup will include the new Dunkalatte, available in hot and iced, a Coffee Milk Iced Latte that blends espresso and coffee milk; Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte, available in hot and iced; and Almond Spice, available in hot and iced, which features a pumpkin swirl, toasted almond flavor and almond milk.
According to FastFoodClub.com, the menu will debut on Aug. 28.
Dunkin' Halloween menu
FastFoodClub.com also says that Dunkin's Halloween menu will hit restaurants on Oct. 16.
It's set to feature a Potion Macchiato, available in hot and iced, which they say is a purple blend of espresso and marshmallow ube swirl; the return of the Spider Donut; a Halloween sprinkle takeover and a special Munchkins basket that holds 50 Munchkins.
Starbucks coffee and creamers
Starbucks Pumpkin Spice-flavored coffees and creamers are already back on grocery shelves, the company says, allowing fans to enjoy them at home before seasonal beverages return to Starbucks locations.
The new and returning flavors are available in grocery stores nationwide, as well as online, while supplies last.
Available are Starbucks Iced Espresso Pumpkin Spice Latte; Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino Chilled Coffee Drink; Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Flavored Coffee (in Nespresso for Vertuo, roast, ground and K-Cup pods); Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Concentrate; Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Flavored Creamer, Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Flavored Non-Dairy Creamer; Starbucks Fall Blend Coffee (in roast, ground and K-Cup pods); and new Starbucks Smoked Butterscotch Flavored Coffee (in roast, ground and K-Cup pods).
Starbucks fall menu
Like Dunkin', Starbucks hasn't officially released its fall menu just yet, but multiple sources have leaked it online.
According to Food & Wine magazine, Instagrammer Markie_Devo posted the Starbucks fall lineup in late July.
The menu is set to be released in two waves, with the first dropping on Aug. 22 and the second on Sept. 19, according to the magazine.
The first wave includes Pumpkin Spiced Latte in hot, iced and frappachino; Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew; Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai; a new Iced Apple Crisp Cream Chai, which is non-dairy; Oatmilk Iced Apple Crisp Shaken Espresso and Oatmilk Apple Crisp Macchiato.
On the food side, there will be a Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin; a Baked Apple Croissant; and a new (and mysterious!) Raccoon Cake Pop, Food & Wine reports.
The second wave will include a new Iced Oatmilk Pecan Crunch Latte; Salted Pecan Cream Cold Foam and a Mummy Cookie.
Cheesecake Factory Pumpkin, Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake
The Cheesecake Factory just announced that its traditional Pumpkin and Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecakes are coming starting Sept. 1.
To celebrate the return, Cheesecake Rewards members will get a surprise reward on Sept. 3. The surprise rewards include $10 and $20 dining credits on dine-in orders, a $10 off $40 coupon for dine-in or take-in, a free slice of cheesecake with purchase for dine in or take out.
Rewards will loaded into existing users' accounts on Tuesday, Sept. 3. New users can sign up through Sept. 30 to be eligible to receive an award. Rewards are valid through Sept. 30. Visit thecheesecakefactory.com/account/signup to join Cheesecake Rewards.
Wawa
Wawa announced on Aug. 19 that pumpkin beverages are officially back and available now, after teasing that "Your search is over. is back," on Facebook on Aug. 12, with a similar announcement on Instagram.
Pumpkin brulee, pumpkin spice, pumpkin spice mocha, pumpkin spice cheesecake, pumpkin spice cookies and cream and pumpkin spice matcha offerings appeared on the menu, available in differing combinations in iced and hot lattes, cold brew, cream smoothies, and more.
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
Rita's announced on Aug. 19 that its fall lineup would launch earlier than ever.
Seasonal favorites Pumpkin Cold Brew Frozen Coffee and Pumpkin Pie Concrete await.
Rita's Pumpkin Pie Concrete is a "decadent balance of creamy Frozen Custard blended with pumpkin crème and pie pieces for the ultimate indulgence this fall season," the company says.
The pair of items will be available now through Sept. 29.
Accompanying the announcement, the company says Rita's app users can enjoy a small Pumpkin Cold Brew Frozen Coffee for $3 through Aug. 30. The offer will appear as a single-use reward in the app.
You can download the Rita's Ice app from the Apple or Google Play stores or visit ritasice.com/app to claim the reward, as well as free treats, birthday rewards, exclusive app offers and more.
"At Rita's we are committed to delivering exceptional value and convenience to our guests, and we can't wait for everyone to stop by and experience our Pumpkin Frozen Coffee and Pumpkin Pie Concrete once again this year," said Mark Jenkins, Rita's VP of marketing, in a news release.
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This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: When to get Starbucks, Dunkin' pumpkin spice, Halloween menu
